Enterprise Development Facilitator (EDF)

JWAS Nepal

JWAS-Nepal is a non-government and non-profit making social organization which works to uplift the standard of living for the women, children and other marginalized people of rural community and to improve their economic, health and social conditions by proper mobilization of local resources with community participation. It was established in 2050 B.S. (1993A.D.) in Dhanusha District. The organization was founded and is operated by a group of women social workers.

Details / requirements:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

About JWAS Nepal

Janaki Women Awareness Society (JWAS Nepal) is a non-governmental organization working to promote the rights, dignity, resilience, and sustainable development of women, marginalized communities, and vulnerable groups. JWAS Nepal works in areas including climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, sustainable livelihoods, agriculture and natural resource management, GESI, WASH, and community development.

About the Project

The Civil Society for Nature-based Local Agri-food Systems (CS4FS) Project aims to strengthen resilient, inclusive, and sustainable local agri-food systems through regenerative agriculture, livelihood diversification, entrepreneurship development, and improved market access. Under the project, 500 landless households will be supported to establish and strengthen sustainable livelihood enterprises through entrepreneurship development, technical skills enhancement, business planning, financial inclusion, enterprise formalization, and market linkages.

We are looking for the following positions:

Project:Civil Society for Nature-based Local Agri-food Systems (CS4FS) Project
Position Title:Enterprise Development Facilitator (EDF)
Duty Station:Field-based position covering Ganeshman Charnath Municipality, Shahidnagar Municipality, and Janaknandani Rural Municipality, Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, Nepal.
No of Position Required:2 (Two)
Organization:Janaki Women Awareness Society (JWAS Nepal)
Reports To:Agriculture & Natural Resource Management Officer
Engagement:90% field (working municipalities) and 10% office
Contract Duration:One Year subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding
Type of Contract:Fixed-term, full-time
Probation period: 3 months

Job Summary:

The Enterprise Development Facilitator (EDF) will support the field-level implementation of enterprise development activities by mobilizing communities, identifying and profiling eligible landless households, facilitating entrepreneurship and skills development, providing continuous coaching and mentoring to entrepreneurs, strengthening linkages with local stakeholders and markets, and monitoring enterprise progress

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ToR of Enterprise Development Facilitator (EDF)

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements are invited to submit their updated CV along with a cover letter via email to vacancyjwas@gmail.com  no later than 12 October 2026.

Alternatively, candidates may submit a hard copy of their application to the JWAS Office at:

Janaki Women Awareness Society (JWAS)

Saranchiyakuti, Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City–4, Dhanusha

Madhesh Province, Nepal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further recruitment process. Candidates from local areas/districts, marginalized communities, women and youths are highly encouraged to apply. JWAS is an equal-opportunity employer. Telephone calls or any approach in this process will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification and canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Overview

Category Development Project, NGO/INGO/Social work
Openings 2
Position Type Contract
Experience 2+ years
Education Intermediate (10+2)
Posted Date 06 Oct, 2026
Apply Before 12 Oct, 2026
City Janakpur